We moved into a condo recently, and hate how loud the PTAC units are. Has anyone ever replaced PTAC units with split unit A/C’s by installing the external unit inside the PTAC sleeve? Do-able?

During the heat wave, Texans are looking for new ways to cool down. One of those ways is mini-split air conditioning systems. Mini-split units include two main parts, an outdoor compressor or ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP), a Delaware limited partnership (the “Company” or “Steel Partners”), announced today that it will extend the effective date of its ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Key Takeaways Mini-split ductless air systems have been around for decades, but they’ve ...

Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That’s because a majority of homes ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP), a Delaware limited partnership (the “Company” or “Steel Partners”), announced today that it will abandon its previously announced ...

When you live in a small space, every decision matters—including how you cool your room. A bulky window unit or loud portable AC might get the job done, but they come with drawbacks. If you want ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 61st installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...